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  • War of 1812 Series (23): Peace Council at Amherstburg
    War of 1812 Series (23): Peace Council at Amherstburg
    TextPublication       Twenty-Third in a 62 part series, Peace Council at Amherstburg excerpts the speech given by British Lt. Col. Reginald James in front of the Council of Western Nations on September 14, 1815. The speeches purpose was to thank the Native Warriors and Chiefs for their service in the War of …
    TextPublication     Twenty-Third in a 62 part series, Peace Council at Amherstburg excerpts the speech given by British Lt. Col. Reginald James in front of the Council of Western Nations on September …
  • War of 1812 Series (12): Tehcumtheh’s Line in the Ground
    War of 1812 Series (12): Tehcumtheh’s Line in the Ground
    TextPublication       Twelfth in a 62 part series, Tehcumtheh’s Line in the Ground describes Tehcumtheh’s role in land disputes with the United States.
    TextPublication     Twelfth in a 62 part series, Tehcumtheh’s Line in the Ground describes Tehcumtheh’s role in land disputes with the United States.
  • Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 27 Mar 1840, p. 2
    Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 27 Mar 1840, p. 2
    NewspaperText       The good Steamer Chesapeake, Captain D. Howe, arrived yesterday at half past 11 o'clock, A. M., from Cleveland. She has been thoroughly overhauled during the winter, painted and decorated in Capt. Howe's latest style. No one on our lakes knows better how to make a "ten strike" in the public …
    NewspaperText     The good Steamer Chesapeake, Captain D. Howe, arrived yesterday at half past 11 o'clock, A. M., from Cleveland. She has been thoroughly overhauled during the winter, painted and decorated in …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Detroit Line
    Detroit Line
    NewspaperText  Cleveland Leader (Cleveland, OH), 6 Sep 1862, p. 3, column 1     DETROIT LINE .--The new steamer Morning Star is now running regularly on the Cleveland and Detroit Line. She is commanded by that experienced sailor and perfect gentleman, Capt. Viger, lately of the May Queen, than whom there is no greater favorite among Lake captains. The Morning Star ...
    NewspaperText  Cleveland Leader (Cleveland, OH), 6 Sep 1862, p. 3, column 1   DETROIT LINE .--The new steamer Morning Star is now running regularly on the Cleveland and Detroit Line. She is commanded by that experienced sailor and perfect gentleman, Capt. Viger, lately …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Steamer Ocean, Inspector's Certificate, 17 August 1858
    Steamer Ocean, Inspector's Certificate, 17 August 1858
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  • Dusty Diamonds:Schooner Days XIX (19)
    Dusty Diamonds:Schooner Days XIX (19)
    NewspaperText  Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 6 Jun 1931     Dusty Diamonds Schooner Days XIX (19) It's all over and done with now, but this is how we used to get our coal cargoes when the schooners went to Cleveland for them, in pre-prohibition days. The little hooker--for no matter ...
    NewspaperText  Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram (Toronto, ON), 6 Jun 1931   Dusty Diamonds Schooner Days XIX (19) It's all over and done with now, but this is how we used to get our coal cargoes when the schooners went to Cleveland …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Wild Man Who Sailed In His Socks: Schooner Days II (2)
    Wild Man Who Sailed In His Socks: Schooner Days II (2)
    NewspaperText  Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 7 Feb 1931     The grounding of the MARY ANN LYDON at Charlotte was in October 1908, not 1906. See the linked newspaper account.
    NewspaperText  Snider, C. H. J., Toronto Telegram, 7 Feb 1931   The grounding of the MARY ANN LYDON at Charlotte was in October 1908, not 1906. See the linked newspaper account.
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Frolic (Scow), sunk by leaking, 1 Aug 1861
    Frolic (Scow), sunk by leaking, 1 Aug 1861
    TextNewspaper       Reason: sunk by leaking Lives: nil Hull damage: $400 Cargo: $50 Freight: staves
    TextNewspaper     Reason: sunk by leaking Lives: nil Hull damage: $400 Cargo: $50 Freight: staves
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Steamboat Combination
    Steamboat Combination
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 6 Aug 1846, p. 2     Steamboat Combination There is nothing so much to be abhorred in a country like this as moneyed combinations for purposes of monopoly. The Steamboat Combination upon these Lakes is one of this kind. It has been in operation most of the time for seven years, and has become a burthen …
    NewspaperText  Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH), 6 Aug 1846, p. 2   Steamboat Combination There is nothing so much to be abhorred in a country like this as moneyed combinations for purposes of monopoly. The Steamboat Combination upon these Lakes is one …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Lake Superior Boats
    Lake Superior Boats
    NewspaperText  Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 25 Mar 1864, p. 2     LAKE SUPERIOR BOATS. -- Two first class propellers are being erected in this city to accommodate the Lake Superior trade.-- One, owned by Robert Hanna & Co., is in quite a forward state, and the contract requires her completion by the 15th of May next. She will be propelled by …
    NewspaperText  Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 25 Mar 1864, p. 2   LAKE SUPERIOR BOATS. -- Two first class propellers are being erected in this city to accommodate the Lake Superior trade.-- One, owned by Robert Hanna & Co., is in quite …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Rail Roads and Steam Boat
    Rail Roads and Steam Boat
    NewspaperText  Buffalo Courier, 19 Jul 1847, p. 2     Rail Roads and Steam Boats. --It is in contemplation by the Sandusky Railroad Company, to build a fast boat to run on their line between Sandusky and Buffalo, exclusively for passengers , and to run through by day-light . The Boston Company, ...
    NewspaperText  Buffalo Courier, 19 Jul 1847, p. 2   Rail Roads and Steam Boats. --It is in contemplation by the Sandusky Railroad Company, to build a fast boat to run on their line between Sandusky and Buffalo, exclusively for …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Ohio Canal
    Ohio Canal
    NewspaperText  St. Lawrence Gazette (Ogdensburg, NY), 23 May 1826     Ohio Canal .--This link in the great chain of internal improvements is in a state of forwardness towards completion, and it is expected the section terminating in lake Erie will be navigable the ensuing fall. Cleveland is situated at this junction, and is making rapid strides in its ...
    NewspaperText  St. Lawrence Gazette (Ogdensburg, NY), 23 May 1826   Ohio Canal .--This link in the great chain of internal improvements is in a state of forwardness towards completion, and it is expected the section terminating in lake Erie will …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Sonora (Bark), U22364, collision, 29 Nov 1856
    Sonora (Bark), U22364, collision, 29 Nov 1856
    TextNewspaper       Reason: collision Lives: nil Hull damage: $400 Remarks: Repaired
    TextNewspaper     Reason: collision Lives: nil Hull damage: $400 Remarks: Repaired
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Lewis Cass (Schooner), collision, 1 Jun 1847
    Lewis Cass (Schooner), collision, 1 Jun 1847
    TextNewspaper       Reason: collision Lives: nil Remarks: damage slight
    TextNewspaper     Reason: collision Lives: nil Remarks: damage slight
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Phoenix (Propeller), broke machinery, 1 May 1847
    Phoenix (Propeller), broke machinery, 1 May 1847
    TextNewspaper       Reason: broke machinery Lives: nil Remarks: slight
    TextNewspaper     Reason: broke machinery Lives: nil Remarks: slight
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Vessels Built and Surveyed in the District of Cuyahoga for the Season of 1861.
    Vessels Built and Surveyed in the District of Cuyahoga for the Season of 1861.
    NewspaperText  Cleveland Leader, 22 Aug 1861, p. 4, column 2     Vessels Built and Surveyed in the District of Cuyahoga for the Season of 1861. The following named vessels were built in the District of Cuyahoga during the present season. The date on which each vessel was surveyed is attached. The Surveyor of this District, W. A. Dole, Esq., has ...
    NewspaperText  Cleveland Leader, 22 Aug 1861, p. 4, column 2   Vessels Built and Surveyed in the District of Cuyahoga for the Season of 1861. The following named vessels were built in the District of Cuyahoga during the present season. The …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Steamer Stockman, Inspector's Certificate, 10 August 1858
    Steamer Stockman, Inspector's Certificate, 10 August 1858
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  • Beggs, Thomas J., Captain
    Beggs, Thomas J., Captain
    NewspaperTextGenealogical Resource       Obituary. ____ Captain Thomas J. Beggs A telegram from Cleveland, Ohio, today brought the announcement of the death in that city of Captain Thomas J. Beggs, one of the best known vessel masters on the lakes. Captain Beggs was born in this city about 55 years ...
    NewspaperTextGenealogical Resource     Obituary. ____ Captain Thomas J. Beggs A telegram from Cleveland, Ohio, today brought the announcement of the death in that city of Captain Thomas J. Beggs, one of the best …
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Manifest, schooner Neptune, 13 July 1819
    Manifest, schooner Neptune, 13 July 1819
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    Ship DocumentText    
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
  • Manifest, steamboat Albany, 16 November 1853
    Manifest, steamboat Albany, 16 November 1853
    Ship DocumentText       Crew of 30 men
    Ship DocumentText     Crew of 30 men
    Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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